First let me apologize for not being able to update each of you during the site visit. My plan was to blog at least once a day while in London. When we arrived, the internet at the Hotel was down. They are going through a major internet conversion before our trip in December.
On to the real news - The trip was absolutely amazing! Every aspect of it was first class. From dinner at the Lord Mayor's Parlor over looking Buckingham Palace to meeting with the officials and walking the parade route, it was all incredible. I can't wait until we get to go as a group. It will be one of the highlights of our lives.
I could show you pictures, it wouldn't do it justice. They all so perfect that they look fake. I don't know that words can describe it. I would love to under-sale this trip to you, but it is amazing. It will be worth every bit of effort that you make to get there.
Couple of tidbits that I will share with you right now.
1. We got a prime spot for the Gala Concert - Friday night at Cadogen (Ka-dug-un) Hall. I feel very fortunate that they think enough of us to put us in a primetime slot. Cadogen Hall is the home of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. More about the Hall later. We will start passing out music for this performance during summer band. We will let you know how we will be selecting people for this performance.
2.While we were there, we were invited by Robert Bone, Executive Director of the parade to be part of the Grand Finale of the parade. Five bands were selected to participate in this. It will be a mass band performance at the very end of the parade. Wayne Downey of the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps will be writing the arrangement for this performance.
3. Lastly, (trivia) the parade begins at Berkley Square. You know the famous Berkley Square from the Nat King Cole song. Ask your grand parents. Pretty cool place to form up. Beats the Big Blue Barn. : )
SO... GET YOUR PASSPORT AND SPREAD THE WORD - www.tundra2win.com!!!
MORE LATER- Announcement of new assistant director soon!
On to the real news - The trip was absolutely amazing! Every aspect of it was first class. From dinner at the Lord Mayor's Parlor over looking Buckingham Palace to meeting with the officials and walking the parade route, it was all incredible. I can't wait until we get to go as a group. It will be one of the highlights of our lives.
I could show you pictures, it wouldn't do it justice. They all so perfect that they look fake. I don't know that words can describe it. I would love to under-sale this trip to you, but it is amazing. It will be worth every bit of effort that you make to get there.
Couple of tidbits that I will share with you right now.
1. We got a prime spot for the Gala Concert - Friday night at Cadogen (Ka-dug-un) Hall. I feel very fortunate that they think enough of us to put us in a primetime slot. Cadogen Hall is the home of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. More about the Hall later. We will start passing out music for this performance during summer band. We will let you know how we will be selecting people for this performance.
2.While we were there, we were invited by Robert Bone, Executive Director of the parade to be part of the Grand Finale of the parade. Five bands were selected to participate in this. It will be a mass band performance at the very end of the parade. Wayne Downey of the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps will be writing the arrangement for this performance.
3. Lastly, (trivia) the parade begins at Berkley Square. You know the famous Berkley Square from the Nat King Cole song. Ask your grand parents. Pretty cool place to form up. Beats the Big Blue Barn. : )
SO... GET YOUR PASSPORT AND SPREAD THE WORD - www.tundra2win.com!!!
MORE LATER- Announcement of new assistant director soon!
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